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How far is Rainbow Lake from May Creek, AK?

The distance between May Creek (May Creek Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 828 miles / 1333 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from May Creek (MYK) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1886 miles / 3035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 40 minutes.

May Creek Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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828
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Distance from May Creek to Rainbow Lake

There are several ways to calculate the distance from May Creek to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 827.996 miles
  • 1332.530 kilometers
  • 719.509 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 825.075 miles
  • 1327.830 kilometers
  • 716.971 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from May Creek to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from May Creek Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between May Creek Airport (MYK) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from May Creek to Rainbow Lake generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from May Creek to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between May Creek Airport (MYK) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W
Destination Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W